. >> translator: the national security council has a key role in monitoring the ukraine crisis, and is working with relevant government agencies. we are watching the situation closely, and will respond appropriately. >> foreign minister fumio kishida said japan should closely monitor how other countries in the eu coordinate their positions. he added the government's bilateral arrangements with russia remain unchanged for now. >>> market jitters over ukraine have settled for now in asia, but it was a mixed session overall. and ramin mellegard from the biz team is here with more on that. >> gene, there was a rebound of sorts that we saw in the equity markets. but again, a little bit of hesitancy, as well. stock trading in europe is sluggish on wednesday. the positive momentum from russian president's comment did not continue for longer than a day. the markets in the region rallied on the previous day after putin said there's no need for military action for now. here's how the major indices are doing at this hour. london's ftse, and frankfurt's dax, and paris' cac 40, all trading lower. m